If not signing Coutinho now, when will Barcelona?

(Baonghean.vn) - The future of the Brazilian star is still a question mark, as the Camp Nou team has not shown determination in negotiating with the parent club Liverpool.

Coutinho seemed to have become a Barcelona player in the summer transfer window after the Spanish team repeatedly made offers to Meyside. However, the tough attitude of coach Klopp and Liverpool's board of directors caused the deal that consumed much of the press to fall apart at the last minute. Unable to join the "Catalan giant", Coutinho's morale was clearly down.

“Unfortunately, instead of being a happy moment for him and his family, it was a moment of pain, disappointment and sadness,” Neymar revealed about Coutinho, after the Brazilian player learned he had to stay at Liverpool.

Now, with just over a month left until the winter transfer window officially opens, Barcelona is continuing its plan to bring Coutinho away from Anfield. Although the team led by coach Valverde has started the season impressively in all the competitions they have competed in. In La Liga, Barcelona is unbeaten (10 wins, 1 draw) and has a 4-point gap with the team in 2nd place - Valencia.

In the Champions League and the King's Cup, coach Valverde and his team also have one foot in the next round. With what they have done, the Camp Nou team deserves praise.

Coutinho always wanted to join Barcelona. Photo: Internet

However, that is just the tip of the 'iceberg' at Barcelona. Besides the splendor, there are many difficult problems that are threatening the journey of Messi and his teammates in the coming time. The biggest worry of Barcelona and their fans is nothing other than the situation of the force.

Neymar's departure left a huge void on the left wing, with replacements like Dembele and Deulofeu either suffering long-term injuries or failing to live up to expectations. Frankly, Barcelona's recent achievements are thanks to Messi's excellence and Valverde's command of the team.

But human strength is limited, Messi cannot 'carry the team' forever, and coach Valverde cannot 'cut his coat according to his cloth' forever. The 2017/2018 season has only passed a third of the way, all difficulties and challenges are still waiting for the Camp Nou team ahead. If they do not quickly replenish their forces, Barcelona can easily stumble.

Not to mention the fierce Champions League, the two domestic competitions (La Liga, Copa del Rey) can also make coach Valverde and his team pay a heavy price. A gap of 4 or 8 points is not safe with 27 more rounds to go. The consequences of subjectivity are never small.

Messi needs another star like Coutinho to share the burden. Photo: Internet

Normally, football teams rarely make a 'blockbuster' move in the mid-season transfer market, because the risk is quite high. However, recruiting Coutinho is a must for Barcelona at this time. If they don't act quickly, the Camp Nou team will have to watch the Brazilian star move to Real Madrid, PSG...

Failing to take advantage of Coutinho's affection for him (Coutinho only wants to go to Camp Nou), Barcelona will miss the opportunity to own the signature of the 1992-born star. In terms of talent and suitability to the playing style, Coutinho is more than capable of wearing the Barcelona shirt.

Currently, Liverpool no longer has a tough stance on the Coutinho deal. The Port City team has signaled that the Brazilian player is allowed to leave in January 2018. The current problem is still the price. According to Sport, the number for Liverpool to release Coutinho is 132 million pounds, while Barcelona only wants to put 105 million pounds on the negotiating table.

The £27m difference is not too big of an obstacle compared to the £196m that the Camp Nou team received from the Neymar deal. It is time for the Barcelona leadership to be more decisive in recruiting Coutinho.

If not signing Coutinho now, when will Barcelona?

Thanh Hung